tripod for prismatic astrolabe, no. 55

Date: 1900-1950

Inventory Number: 2005-1-0004

Classification: Tripod

Subject:

surveying,

Maker: Société d'Optique et de Mécanique de Haute Précision (c. 1858 - 1964)

Cultural Region:

France,

Place of Origin:

Paris,

Dimensions:

folded: 125 x 26.5 x 26.5 cm (49 3/16 x 10 7/16 x 10 7/16 in.)

Material:

wood, leather, metal, canvas,

Accessories: carrying bag

Description:

A metallic tripod with split legs, black metal fittings, and steel-capped tapered feet. The "No. 55" is inscribed on the top. The tripod is housed in a canvas and leather bag.

Signedon top of tripod: S'te D'OPTIQUE et de MECANIQUE de H'te PRECISION